dognovel Chapter 365 37
Chapter 365 37
The sea of clouds churned beneath his feet. Gu Yang hesitated for a moment, then asked the question in his mind:
"Senior, Master Xin and the others...why can't they leave the Central Region? Are there any restrictions after entering the Central Region?"
The Sword God's back visibly stiffened for a moment.
After a long moment, he sighed softly, his voice carrying an unprecedented heaviness: "These things...are not yet the time for you to know."
He turned around, his eyes as sharp as a sword, "But there is one thing you must remember - Xin, Li and the others are all heroes who gave everything for the survival of the human race."
The flying boat passed through a cloud of mist, and sunlight refracted through the water vapor, creating a rainbow of colors. Amidst this dreamy light and shadow, the Sword God's voice was exceptionally clear:
"They voluntarily imprisoned themselves in order to give human descendants a glimmer of hope."
Hu Qing and Gu Yang looked at each other and saw shock in each other's eyes.
Xiao Zi seemed to feel the solemn atmosphere and lay down quietly, with only the tip of its tail still swaying gently.
After flying in the air for two consecutive days, clouds rolled under my feet and mountains and rivers unfolded like a picture scroll.
It was not until the outline of a towering city gradually became clear on the distant horizon that Hu Qing and his companions opened their eyes from meditation.
"We're here." The Sword God stood at the front of the sword boat with his hands behind his back, his robe fluttering, and his eyes looked into the distance calmly.
The capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty had walls that soared into the clouds. They were built of huge blue-grey stones, and the surface was engraved with ancient runes, with a faint glow of spiritual light flowing through it.
The city gate is wide and heavy. Made of black iron, it is embossed with coiled dragon patterns, which looks majestic.
The sword boat slowly landed outside the city gate. The Sword God waved his sleeves, and the huge sword boat turned into a stream of light and was put into his storage ring.
As soon as he landed, a young official in dark blue court robes came up to him quickly.
His face was solemn, his steps were steady, and he walked before the Sword God, bowing his head respectfully.
"My Lords, I have been waiting for you for a long time. My name is Sanqi, and I have come to greet you on the orders of Your Majesty."
The Sword God simply nodded lightly without saying anything more.
Gu Yang was very interested, looking around with curiosity in his eyes.
Hu Qing frowned slightly. His last experience in the Great Zhou Dynasty was not a pleasant one. Now that he was returning to his hometown, a shadow of regret inevitably arose in his heart.
Sanqi observed the Sword God's expression and saw that he looked indifferent, so he stopped being polite and just clapped his hands lightly.
In an instant, dozens of golden dragon-embroidered flags were raised from the city walls, fluttering in the wind. Then, melodious ceremonial music emanated from the city gate, solemn and awe-inspiring.
"My Lords, please." Sanqi stepped aside to lead the way.
As you enter the city gate, you will see a straight and wide official road under your feet, which has been paved with a long scarlet carpet and stretches towards the direction of the palace.
On both sides of the road, people stopped to watch or whispered to each other, with awe and curiosity in their eyes.
Sanqi obviously knew that the Sword God disliked red tape, so he did not arrange a grand welcome ceremony. He simply played simple music to lead the way and took them straight to the palace.
After passing through the numerous palace gates, the magnificent palace gradually comes into view.
Finally, they arrived at the square in front of the main hall of the palace.
Emperor Zhou Li of the Great Zhou Dynasty had been waiting here for a long time. He looked a little older than a few months ago, with more noticeable white hair on his temples, but his eyes were still as sharp as an eagle, without any trace of old age.
"Hahaha, Lord Sword God, long time no see!" Zhou Li walked forward with a big laugh, his tone warm.
The Sword God nodded slightly and said straight to the point, "Your Majesty, when can we begin the dynasty simulation?"
Zhou Li waved his hand and said with a smile, "Why are you so anxious, my lord? You must be tired after such a long journey. Why don't you rest in the palace for a few days and recuperate before continuing the deduction."
The Sword God looked back at Hu Qing and Gu Yang behind him, pondered for a moment, and nodded, "Alright."
Hu Qing secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He really needed time to adjust his mood.
Gu Yang's eyes flashed with excitement, and he was obviously looking forward to this prosperous capital.
Sanqi stepped forward respectfully: "The accommodations for the gentlemen have been arranged. Please follow me."
Sanqi led everyone through the side corridor of the palace and came to a secluded courtyard.
The courtyard wall is made of blue bricks and is covered with green vines. Two ancient pines in front of the gate are vigorous and tall, appearing quiet and elegant.
"My Lords, this place is called 'Tranquil Garden' and was specially prepared by His Majesty for our distinguished guests."
Sanqi pushed open the carved wooden door and said respectfully, "Everything is ready in the house. If you need anything, just ring the copper bell in the corner and I'll be there right away."
After Sanqi finished speaking, he retreated respectfully, and the courtyard suddenly became quiet.
The Sword God stood with his hands behind his back, his spiritual sense sweeping through every corner of the courtyard like a tide - the copper bell on the eaves, the stone bench behind the rockery, and even the pebbles at the bottom of the pool were not spared.
After confirming that there were no surveillance arrays, he nodded slightly: "Pretty thoughtful."
Hu Qing pushed open the carved wooden door of the right wing, and the room was elegantly furnished:
The rosewood bed was covered with brocade bedding, the desk was equipped with pens, ink, paper and inkstone, and even the incense was the agarwood that could calm the mind and soothe the spirit.
There is even a pot of blooming cymbidium orchid on the small table by the window.
"This treatment is much better than last time." Gu Yang shouted in the next room, and his voice was clearly heard through the thin wall.
He was fiddling with an exquisite copper incense burner on the table, the lid of which was hollowed out with nine dragons carved into it.
Xiao Zi lay by the pond in the middle of the courtyard, staring at the koi swimming in the water with her golden vertical pupils without blinking.
The fish were golden all over, and their dorsal fins shone with a metallic luster in the sun. They were not afraid of the behemoth at all. Instead, they approached the dragon's claws curiously and pecked at it.
"Stop making trouble." Hu Qing rubbed Xiao Zi's head and pointed to the tree in the corner of the yard that was full of red fruits. "If you want to eat something, that one is more suitable."
Gu Yang had already picked a few fruits and was playing with them in his hands.
These fruits are shaped like apples, but their skin is covered with star-shaped patterns and they exude a sweet aroma.
"Try it?" He threw one to Hu Qing. "I just used my spiritual power to test it. It's not poisonous."
The two of them came to the main house while eating fruit. The Sword God was tidying the room and placing a futon on the floor.
Hearing the noise, he didn't even raise his eyelids: "Want to go out?"
"Senior, would you like to go for a stroll together?" Gu Yang shook the half-eaten fruit in his hand. "I heard that the Great Zhou Imperial City is quite lively at night."
The Sword God shook his head: "You guys go on your own, I'll just practice for a few days."
He lightly tapped his fingertips, and two streams of sword energy silently penetrated into the sleeves of the two men. "If you encounter danger, the sword energy will warn you."
Hu Qing knew the Sword God's character and did not try to persuade him much.
He called Xiao Zi who was still playing in the water. The dragon reluctantly climbed up from the edge of the pool and shook off the water droplets on its tail.
As I walked out of the palace, the setting sun dyed the streets golden.
On the main street of the imperial city, lanterns have been lit in various shops.
Hu Qing took out the list that Master Xin had secretly given him before he left.
Not only is the name of the wine you want to buy written in detail, but it also clearly indicates which winery makes the best wine.